REDWatch held two public forums in April. The first was on Public Transport at which RailCorp talked about Redfern Station and South Sydney Community Transport addressed a range of community transport issues. The other meeting was with the VC of Sydney University and the Darlington Community about improving the neighbour relationship. I also participated in a meeting organised by Sydney Uni with the Lord Mayor about North Eveleigh. The University has now set up a local community page on its website at www.usyd.edu.au/visitors_community/local/index.shtml and has gone away to work on some of the issues raised. The latest South Sydney Herald has an article about the meeting, an add from the University and some comments from the RWA about North Eveleigh. You can download the latest SSH (4MB PDF) from www.southsydneyherald.com.au/pdf/SSH_MAY10.pdf . We need to evaluate these events and decide on any follow up events. 

One of REDWatch’s ongoing concerns has been what is happening regarding Human Services. While the RWA denies there have been any shortcomings, it is encouraging that they have re-appointed a Director for Human Services. Melissa Gibson has been moving around talking to services and now the Inner Sydney Regional Council and the RWA are holding a forum for NGO’s and residents with the RWA on Thursday, 20th May at 3.30pm at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence. Please spread the word about this meeting (flyer attached) and try and get along for a discussion about Human Services. Please note that the timing is designed to encourage involvement by services and we realise that this time will not suit many residents. Residents can however come along to the report back by the RWA CEO at the REDWatch Meeting on 3 June and ask their questions.

• Is there still a need for a separate Redfern Waterloo Community Safety  Plan?
• Will Council’s broader Safe City Strategy adequately replace the local Community Safety Plan?
• Can the Redfern Local Area Command Police Community Precinct Committee play a role in developing and monitoring a Redfern Waterloo Community Safety Plan in a manner similar to the old Community Safety Task Force?

Further information on the issues under consideration can be found at:

• RWIU on The Future of Community Safety in Redfern Waterloo
• Redfern - Waterloo Community Safety Plan
• Redfern-Waterloo Community Safety Plan Evaluation 2008 - OCR Copy (2.2MB PDF)
• Safe City Strategy 2007- 2012 - City of Sydney
• Draft Glebe Community Safety Plan 2009-2011

[Note - REDWatch’s normal monthly meeting will be still held Thursday 7 May 2009]

Download the Poster (PDF 66KB) to advertise the forum at the link below:

The Concept Plan for the site which is on public exhibition now will allow the developer to build a large scale commercial and residential development on both sides of Carriageworks extending from Redfern Station to Forbes St along the southern side of Wilson St.

The plan         

• brings thousands of workers and new residents into the area
• allows buildings of up to 16 storeys
• will have a major impact on the amount of traffic in the area
• contains no sustainability requirements for the developer  

Come along and talk to others about your concerns and what should go into your and others submissions. The RWA have agreed to open YaamaDhiyaan ( 255 Wilson Street Darlington) so anyone who has not seen the model for the plans can see it on the day. In the case of rain we will meet atYaama Dhiyaan without the BBQ.

The community only has until 12^th June 2008 to make submissions to the Department of Planning.

All submissions on the Concept Plan must be made in writing to The Department of Planning.

The Director
Urban Assessments
Department of Planning
GPO Box 39,
Sydney NSW 2001        email to information@planning.nsw.gov.au

You can download the leaflet for the event below. The  file is 179 Kb PDF.  

 REDWatch 31 May 2008 Community BBQ on North Eveleigh Concept Plan - Leaflet

Planning Controls for the Redevelopment of the Consolidated Redfern and Waterloo Public Housing Estates

• Plan includes a draft planning framework for the Redfern and Waterloo concentrated social housing areas and HNSW’s South Eveleigh site.
• Plan allows for redevelopment of the HNSW estates over 20-25 years
• Most High Rise to be kept with new infill buildings around some of them
• HNSW Redfern & Waterloo Walkups demolished over 20 year period
• Floor space increase of over 2 hectares for HNSW in South Eveleigh
• No RWA planning controls proposed for HNSW properties in Waterloo Conservation Area or HNSW scattered sites these are under Council LEP
• No indication of how HNSW stock outside defined area will be renewed
• 3500 private units go into Estates (no population estimates in report)
• 700 Affordable Housing places to be included in the estate areas
• 700 HNSW units displaced replaced elsewhere in the City of Sydney
• Proposed Business Mixed Use Zones for Elizabeth, Cope & McEvoy Sts
• Building heights up to 12 storeys allowed subject to design merit in 8 storey zoning
• Over 15 hectares or 35% more floor space than City of Sydney proposed
• Includes Urban Design Guiding Principles & Design Excellence Provision
• Remove road closures, 60% non-car travel target & less parking per unit
• RWA Traffic study says modest impact on traffic & parking
• Public space, parks & facilities to be outlined in future planning studies but not in current proposed planning controls
• Future planning studies to do more work on Transport, Public Domain & Community Facilities
• Comments feed into a SMDA Urban Renewal Study & HNSW Masterplan
• Final controls will be formally exhibited before coming into effect.

6PM Sharp THURSDAY 3^th FEBRUARY 2011

Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street Waterloo

REDWatch seeks to ensure extensive community involvement in all decisions made about Redfern Eveleigh Darlington and Waterloo. REDWatch is made up of residents, people who work in the area and friends of the area.

You can download a PDF version of this flyer from - REDWatch BEP2 Meeting with RWA & HNSW Flyer

PUBLIC TRANSPORT FORUM

 Speakers from

RailCorp - Trains

State Transit Authority – Buses

Community Transport

Thursday 15^th April at 6:30 at

The Factory Community Centre

67 Raglan Street Waterloo

Hear about

Public Transport’s future in your area

Redfern Eveleigh Darlington Waterloo Alexandria

Opportunity for you to ask questions

There will be an opportunity for questions, both verbal and written, to be put to the Speakers Panel after the Presentations.

To Download Poster - REDWatch Public Transport Forum Poster - 15 April 2010 6.30pm

A meeting of people interested in participating in the Sub-Committee will be held on May 12 at 2pm at the Australian Technology Park. Should you wish to attend or send a representative please RSVP by April 28, 2010 (by telephone on 9202 9100 or by email juliet.suich@rwa.nsw.gov.au).

The Future of Eveleigh - The Redfern-Waterloo Authority will update the community on the North Eveleigh Railyards Development and the Concept Plans recently approved by the NSW Minister for Planning.

Redfern and Waterloo Safety Plan - The Redfern and Waterloo Safety Plan, implemented between 2004 and 2007, has led to reduced local crime rates and a safer community. Hear more on how community partners made the plan work, the vital role of the Redfern Community Centre and the results of the plan.

Community Health Centre, Redfern Street - The development of a $10 million community health facility on the former Redfern Courthouse and Police Station site is currently underway. The Sydney South West Area Health Service will update the community on the services offered by the new facility.

Building a cycleway network for Sydney - The City has started work on its 55km network of separated cycle ways across the LGA, the next vital step in encouraging Sydney residents to switch to a more sustainable and healthy transport option. Hear about cycleway projects in your area and how we plan to encourage residents to cycle in the city.

Working together to save energy and reduce carbon emissions Our vision for a Sustainable Sydney will only work with community involvement and the City wants to encourage you to reduce environmental impacts. Hear about our Residential Environmental Action Strategy, a program that will support community projects and help you reduce environmental impacts at home.

6.00pm–6.45pm - An opportunity to have your say and speak to the Lord Mayor, Councillors and City staff

7.00pm–8.30pm – What is happening in your area

More Information:  Inner South Community Forum - Thursday 19 March 2009.

6 March, various sessions: joins us for a walk and talk tour of Redfern to compare existing buildings and best practice. Russian. Mandarin and Cantonese language support available. Refreshment provided.